Of or relating to a government or political system that has total control over its citizens and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life

A story in which the characters and events symbolize ideas about human life or a political or historical situation

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize society's stupidity or vices

The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

An economic system based on private ownership of capital and means of production, and on the exploitation of labor

The working class or lower class who provide labor

The capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production

One guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

One that bears the blame for others

A short story, typically featuring animals, that conveys a moral